RFID equipment asset management is more efficient and safer than traditional labeling and scanning

Equipment Asset MANAGEMENT refers to the effective monitoring, maintenance and optimization of an enterprise's equipment assets to improve the efficiency and value of equipment. Using barcodes for equipment asset management is a common method, which uses barcode labels and scanners to record and query basic information about equipment, such as number, name, location, status, maintenance history, etc. This method has certain advantages, such as simple operation, low cost, accurate data, etc., but it also has some disadvantages, mainly as follows:

Barcode labels are easily damaged or peeled off. Barcode labels are usually paper or plastic labels affixed to the surface of equipment. They are easily damaged or peeled off due to environmental factors or human factors, resulting in unrecognizability or misidentification. This affects the accuracy and completeness of equipment asset management, increasing management costs and risks.

Barcode scanners require close proximity to operate. A barcode scanner is a device used to read barcode label information. It needs to maintain a certain distance and angle from the barcode label to correctly identify it. This means managers need to be close to the equipment to scan, making it very inefficient for staff to take inventory.

Barcodes cannot be fully automated. Because barcodes need to be scanned in an aligned manner, manual scanning and recording are required when equipment assets are shipped in and out of the warehouse, making automated operations impossible.

Barcodes are not secure enough. Barcode labels can be tampered with and forged. Once they are artificially destroyed, it will lead to lack of equipment asset information records, inconsistent accounting, etc., resulting in distortion of equipment information and loss of fixed assets.

What are the advantages of RFID for equipment asset management?

RFID can wirelessly identify specific targets and read relevant data. RFID has many advantages in equipment asset management, including the following:

RFID can realize rapid identification and location of equipment assets and improve management efficiency and accuracy. RFID tags can Store basic information about the device, such as model, serial number, usage status, etc., making it easy for managers to query and check at any time. RFID Readers can read multiple tags in batches within a certain distance, eliminating the need to scan barcodes one by one or manually enter data, saving time and manpower.

RFID can realize remote monitoring and early warning of equipment assets, improving management security and reliability. RFID tags can be combined with sensors to monitor the operating parameters of equipment in real time, such as temperature, humidity, voltage, etc., and detect abnormal conditions in time and alarm. 3. The RFID reader can be connected to the network to realize remote management of equipment assets, allowing managers to keep track of equipment usage and location changes at any time.

RFID can realize intelligence and automation of equipment assets and improve management efficiency and quality. RFID tags can be combined with smart devices to realize automatic identification, configuration, debugging, maintenance and other functions of the device, reducing human intervention and errors. RFID readers and writers can interface with databases or information systems to realize functions such as automatic registration, updating, statistics, and analysis of equipment assets, improving data integrity and availability.

Data security is high. RFID carries electronic information, and its data content can be protected through encryption technology, making its content difficult to be forged and altered. Barcodes, on the other hand, expose physical information and generally use universal coding rules. Data security cannot be guaranteed and they can be copied easily.